In addition to great holiday shopping, this December’s First Friday in Downtown Glenside will featureSanta on a shiny, red fire truck as part of the annual WinterFest celebration.Festivities will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, December 7, 2012, on Wesley Plaza off Easton Road in Downtown Glenside. To start, a dedication ceremony will include state, county and local officials and dignitaries to commemorate the completion of the streetscape improvement projects along Easton Road in Downtown Glenside. The event will also feature hot chocolate, cookies and music, plus in-store specials and extended hours by local businesses. Free parking begins at 5:00 p.m.

WinterFest and “First Fridays” are sponsored by Cheltenham Township Main Street and the Downtown Glenside Community Partnership.